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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.16, 390.36 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.16, 390.36 and 123.36 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.16 : 390.36 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.16/390.36 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.16x = 390.36 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.16x = 48,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,154.81/260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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